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The Dylan Amsterdam

Amsterdam • Grachtengordel • SPLURGE

avg. $431 / night

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At a glance

A 1613 Amsterdam theatre and merchant houses reimagined by Anouschka Hempel with preserved period architecture and canal views.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and collectors of historic spaces

Highlights:

  • 1613 theatre converted to canal palaces by Anouschka Hempel in 1999
  • Rooms with original seventeenth-century structural elements and canal views
  • Private courtyard garden within a complex of interconnected merchant houses
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PB hotel design editorial

Among the oldest addresses on Keizersgracht, the building that houses The Dylan Amsterdam began its life in 1613 as a theatre — one of the first in the Dutch Republic — before successive incarnations as a Catholic almshouse and a series of merchant canal houses stitched together over three centuries. That layered history is exactly what makes the property so compelling: Anouschka Hempel's 1999 conversion preserved the accumulated fabric rather than erasing it, threading a spare, East-meets-West aesthetic through interiors that still carry the grain and weight of seventeenth-century Amsterdam. The 40 rooms are distributed across a complex that opens onto a private courtyard garden, the canal facade presenting the modest, well-proportioned classical gatehouse visible in the images — wrought-iron grilles, carved keystones, plane trees softening the white-painted stone. Inside, Hempel's signature tension between austerity and richness plays out across materials: lacquered black ceiling beams left heavy against white plaster, a bar clad in marquina marble with pendant brass lighting arranged in a long procession above original brick floors, and guest rooms where fluted ebonised joinery and low platform beds pull against the intimacy of steel-paned windows looking onto the canal. A subsequent refresh introduced warmer, more conventionally Continental suites alongside Hempel's darker original rooms, and the restaurant's exposed brick fireplace wall anchors a dining room that feels genuinely rooted in its building rather than decorated over it.

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About

Discover The Dylan, Amsterdam’s best kept secret. An independent luxury boutique hotel and member of The Leading Hotels of The World. Located in a historical building, once the first theater of Amsterdam where the painter Rembrandt worked as a production assistant. Situated on the prestigious Keizersgracht canal in the heart of the trendy 9-streets shopping area. Every room is refined and distinctly unique, just like the hotel’s guests. Rooms are available in four different styles and combine historical features with contemporary design. The Dylan is known for its excellent culinary offerings: 2 Michelin Star awarded Restaurant Vinkeles, informal Bar Brasserie OCCO that is famous for its “High Wine”, a fun take on High Tea and até, Amsterdam's smallest fine dining restaurant serving just 6 guests each night. The secluded garden, with quintessential Dutch architecture, is a true hidden gem in the center of Amsterdam. All principal museums are walking distance from the hotel.

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The Dylan Amsterdam Reviews

1,021 reviews

"The Dylan is home away from home. It's as simple - and at the same time as unique - as that."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 14, 2026

"Stayed here for 2 nights . Great position Staff charming and helpful . Breakfast super with wide wide choices . Beautifully presented . We were upgraded? to a courtyard duplex . Beautiful room with bedroom as you enter - tastefully decorated . BUT - bathroom and wardrobe ( and safe) down steep flight of stairs . Initially loved the look of- but not suitable for oldies like me - especially if you need the loo at night . We didn’t ask to change rooms as it was just two nights - but be aware of these courtyard rooms if they are all duplex style . Safe was not working - quickly sorted by staff. Also charging points not working - used one on floor for mobiles etc . Room was cold and aircon didn’t seem to warm up at 26 degrees. A lovely stay, very expensive but it was a treat for us . Didn’t eat in Michelin restaurant- plenty of cafes/ restaurants around . If you are aware of points above - then book it . Didn’t get to see canal view rooms Also 12.5% city tax on top"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

May 07, 2026

"We adore this hotel. Everything about it is wonderful. Great staff, fantastic location, elegant and comfortable furnishings. The bed is so comfy and the rooms well equipped. Bravo to the owners"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 26, 2026

"Over the course of three weeks we stayed in six different five star hotels, and without exception, The Dylan stood out as a true five star experience. From the moment we arrived we were treated like valued guests. A quiet lobby with a warm fireplace and welcome drink, to a personal tour and a walk to our room where our luggage was waiting for us. Our every need was attended to. There was not a request we made that was not met with a smile and a feeling that the entire staff was happy to accommodate. It is clear that The Dylan holds itself to a standard that goes above a five star experience, and if you’re looking for a hotel that deliver on its’ promise, look no further than The Dylan. BRAVO!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 24, 2026

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